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National Consumer Protection Week 2015 takes place March 1-7. Go to ncpw.gov to find consumer tips and free materials from government and private organizations. Be an informed consumer; avoid scams and fraud!

Another America Saves Week is in the books and we wanted to take this opportunity to sincerely thank all of you for encouraging your members, constituents, and others to set a goal, make a plan, and save automatically. Because of your work, thousands of Americans will live more financially secure lives.

It all started when Marchale Burton overheard Alabama cooperative extension colleague Isaac Chappelle, coordinator of Alabama Saves, explaining how saving just a little bit – even change – is all it takes to become a saver. “I thought about that,” Burton said, “and wanted to see if it would work.” So, she challenged herself to see how much change she could save.

Mary Brown was already a disciplined individual when she came to Wisconsin Saves coordinator Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC) in last summer. She had successfully completed her bachelor’s degree with the assistance of her husband and son, and was now ready to tackle her next big dream – homeownership.

In 2004, Tonya Shelton was facing financial ruin. Barely making more than minimum wage and having lost her home to an unexpected family crisis, Shelton and her family were forced to live in a rundown hotel.